Emperor Sui Yang

Daye 19, the first day of July.

Yang Guang suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes had turned yellowish brown. Coupled with the terrifying face, the whole person no longer looked like a human being.

After receiving the news, all the clan members rushed over and stood in front of the collapse, waiting for the last moment to come.

Everyone knows very well that this is a return to the past.

Yang Ming didn't have any worries in his heart, because Yang Guang had been unable to speak for a long time, and everyone in the clan knew the truth. Even if Yang Guang glared at Yang Ming, it didn't matter to Yang Ming.

But in fact, there was no hatred in Yang Guang's eyes. After looking at Empress Xiao, Yang Lihua, Yang Xiu and others, his eyes fell on Yang Ming and never left.

His eyes were very complicated. When he looked at Yang Ming, he seemed to be looking at someone who was both strange and familiar.

Suddenly, Yang Guang's arms trembled slightly, and his index finger was raised and pointed at Yang Ming.

Seeing this, Queen Xiao hurriedly said: "Why don't you go over?"

Yang Ming hurriedly moved to the edge of the collapse on his knees, holding Yang Guang's withered palms in both hands. He didn't know why, but he just burst into tears.

This time, he showed his true feelings, just like when Dugu Jialuo passed away.

He traveled to this world at the age of six and grew up under the protection of Yang Jian and his wife, until Yang Guang came to Beijing to compete for the crown prince. From that time on, when the father and son got along, Yang Guang had never treated him badly.

When Yang Zhao was alive, Yang Ming already held great power. After Yang Zhao passed away, he became the King of Qin and the Crown Prince, step by step until now.

In ancient times, the death of a father represented the growth and reproduction of the next generation.

In fact, Yang Guang was already unconscious at the moment. The hatred and conflict between him and his son had gradually become blurred. He had almost forgotten the incident in Ziwei Palace.

At the last moment of a person's life, his or her impression of a certain person often remains in the deepest memory.

Looking at Yang Ming who was crying bitterly, Yang Guang's mind began to blur. Gradually, he recalled that this is my son and my heir.

Yang Guang turned his head with difficulty and looked at his eldest sister Yang Lihua. Yang Lihua had already burst into tears and said quickly:

"Bring the edict quickly."

Pei Ju, Yang Xuangan, Wei Zhen, and Lai Hu'er who were waiting outside the hall hurried into the hall and took out the edict of succession that had been prepared.

Pei Shuang was kneeling aside holding the imperial seal in his hand.

Yang Guang glanced at the edict and then at the imperial seal. Yang Lihua quickly stood up, took the imperial seal from Pei Shuang, and cried bitterly:
"The child is fine. You can go with peace of mind."

After that, Yang Lihua put the seal on the edict.

Two turbid tears fell from the corners of Yang Guang's eyes, and a generation of tyrants passed away.

"Father!" Yang Ming burst into tears and knocked his forehead heavily on the ground.

"His Majesty."

The entire Ziwei City was wailing everywhere.
The second emperor of the Sui Dynasty passed away, and the whole country mourned.

At the last moment of his life, Yang Guang passed the throne to Yang Ming in the most orthodox way. From this moment on, the Sui Dynasty ushered in a new heir.

Yang Ming posthumously named Yang Guang the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his temple name was Shizu.

Carrying the sun and moon on his shoulders and carrying the stars on his back, Yang Ming wore it, but outside, he had to wear mourning clothes for three years.

Because Yang Ming is the emperor, he does not have to mourn, but within three years, he cannot take off his filial piety. Of course, there is a way, that is, the ministers will collectively submit a memorial, asking the new emperor to put the country and the country first and stop wearing filial piety. If he expressed that he was still in grief, the new emperor would refuse in the name of filial piety. If the ministers persisted in presenting the memorial, the new emperor would go down the steps.

Moreover, the descendants of the royal family are prohibited from getting married and any entertainment activities, including canonizing the queen, and Yang Ming will not be able to make the decision within three years.

The one who made the decision was Empress Xiao. If she didn't nod, Yang Yinjiang wouldn't be able to come up.

Therefore, the Yang family is desperately trying to please Empress Xiao, and Pei Ju will definitely hinder her.

"Return to Beijing on time on the eighth day of the lunar month and inform all the yamen in the imperial city to make sure everything is done properly," Empress Xiao said at the court meeting.

Seven days after Yang Guang's funeral, the clan, palace family members, ministers, troops, monks and Taoists will help Yang Guang's coffin return to the capital for burial, and the funeral will also be held there.

Pei Ju said: "Queen, don't worry, everything will be prepared. The surrounding armies are already recruiting."

On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, 10 people will set off from Luoyang back to Daxing.

Empress Xiao asked about the progress of the official mausoleum of Zongzheng Temple, and then left the court early with a sad face, leaving Yang Ming and a group of ministers behind.

Yang Ming is still sitting on his throne as the crown prince. After all, the enthronement ceremony has not been held yet, but the title of emperor has been achieved, and he is now the emperor.

"The position of Queen should be canonized as early as possible," Yang Xuangan said anxiously: "The Queen is not established and the heir is unknown. Your Majesty still needs to welcome the Queen into the palace as soon as possible."

Entering the palace means entering the Ziwei Palace from the East Palace and canonizing the queen. It is actually equivalent to a marriage.Pei Yun suddenly frowned: "A son is born for three years, and then he is freed from his parents' arms. His husband is mourned for three years, and the whole world is mourning. Your Majesty has not mourned yet, are you so anxious?"

The reason why there is a three-year mourning period is because children are basically held and raised by their parents before they are born to the age of three. After the age of three, the body gradually develops and is fully capable of movement.

Yang Xuanzong said angrily: "Now that the new king has been established, without a queen, isn't it a joke? The late emperor's spirit in heaven must be happy to see this. According to ancient rituals, marriage is prohibited during the period of mourning, but there is no mourning yet."

He was right. Yang Guang had not been buried yet. This was not called mourning, but a wake. The Zhou rites did not say that marriage was not allowed during the wake.

Historically, this happened in the Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and Qing Dynasty. The previous emperor had just passed away. Before the funeral for the previous emperor, the new emperor held a wedding and canonized the queen first, and then held the funeral for the previous emperor. This is Take advantage of the loopholes in ancient etiquette to avoid violating etiquette.

There was no precedent before the Tang Dynasty.

"You fart!" Pei Qantong said: "Is there anyone who can take advantage of this loophole like you? Are you really not ashamed to perform the canonization ceremony when the whole country is grieving?"

For a time, the two factions of Yang and Pei were quarreling.

Yang Ming did not intend to be in such a hurry to establish a queen. After all, it was a bit inappropriate. It was a sad moment and canonizing the queen was a happy event. Besides, Empress Xiao's nod was required.

Moreover, Queen Xiao had no intention of doing so at the moment. Xuangan and the others were too anxious.

"Everyone knows Sima Zhao's heart, haha! What do you want to do if you object? Is it possible that you can skip the crown prince and be promoted to the queen?" Yang Xuanting sneered: "If you really want to do this, step over my corpse first."

Lai Huer suddenly frowned: "The more you talk, the more outrageous it becomes. If you don't shut up, get out."

He has a high seniority, and Yang Ming now relies on him very much. He intends to let Lai Hu'er be Yang Rui's future prince and grand master. Besides, Yang Xuangan and Pei Ju did not end up quarreling. Others were scolded by Lai Hu'er, which was also normal.

Yang Xuanzong refused to accept it and stood up directly, pointing at Pei Yun and scolding him.

Yang Ming shouted angrily: "Didn't you hear what Mr. Rong said? Get out!"

Xuan Zong was stunned, glared at Pei Yun fiercely, waved his sleeves and left the hall.

The hall was quiet now.

"It's indeed inconsistent with etiquette. Take your time," Yang Xiu glanced at Pei Ju and then at Yang Xuangan.

Pei Ju's ancient well was calm, and Yang Xuangan's face was expressionless.

What this person fears most is his wild thoughts, after the quarrel at the court meeting spreads to the East Palace.

Yang Yinjiang felt very uncomfortable, but she was not in a hurry. After all, according to the etiquette system, the best time to canonize the queen would be half a year after the emperor's burial, with the queen taking the lead and the ministers petitioning.

The father and the others were indeed anxious, but the Pei family's wild ambitions were also exposed.

Pei Shuying came to see her, but she made excuses to refuse. The originally close relationship between the two was gradually changing.

"Sister, please don't be stupid again from now on. Don't tell Mr. Pei everything about you," Yang Yuru whispered, "Our two families are at odds now. You have a good heart, but you can't guarantee that others will harm you."

She is Yang Yinjiang's dowry daughter and Yang Xuangan's concubine daughter.

Yang Yinjiang was already in the stage of random thoughts. What she was most afraid of was someone teasing her. When she heard this, she sighed quietly:
"I have a deep love for Sister Ayun, and I really don't want to get to that point, but when it comes to our three children, I have to be more cautious. You are right, I need to be more careful in the future."

In the past, Yang Yinjiang refused to see Pei Shuying. With Pei Shuying's temperament, she might break in or get angry, but that's not the case now. She just sighed inwardly and returned to her dormitory.

She is very sensitive and knows that there has been a crack in the relationship between herself and Yang Yinjiang. It is no longer possible to repair this crack.

Looking at the lone lamp in front of her, Pei Shuying was in a daze.
In the 19th year of Daye, on the eighth day of July, Yang Ming led his ministers and set off back to the capital.

He didn't know when he would come to Luoyang next time. It might be soon, or it might be a long time.

Looking back at the tall city walls of Dongdu, Yang Ming felt sad in his heart. An era had come to an end. From now on, he would be a child without a father.

Everything about the entire country will be carried on his shoulders. He is very frightened in his heart. It can be said that he is frightened.

Because any small decision he makes may affect the livelihood of all people.

It's always cold at high places, and the rest of his life will be destined to be like walking on thin ice. The best time in his life will be gone forever with the death of his father.

In the Great Sui Dynasty, tens of thousands of people will usher in their new king, and they will also usher in a completely new atmosphere.

A huge flow of people walked slowly along the official road from Luoyang to the capital. Everyone was dressed in plain clothes and drifted away in a bleak atmosphere.

Yang Ming's sons had a long white rope hanging on their shoulders. The other end of the rope was tied to the Guanfengxing Hall, which was Yang Guang's favorite place during his lifetime. Inside the hall was Yang Guang's coffin.

The grandchildren dragged their grandfather's coffin and strode forward along the path walked by their ancestors.

(End of the book)

Let us leave a space for imagination and an open ending. Brothers, Hanjiang Guying, old friends from all over the world, why do we need to know each other before we meet? We are destined to meet again. (End of chapter)